Maureen Collins:  

CLASS OF 1974
Soquel High SchoolClass of 1974
Soquel, CA

Maureen's Story

Life The new decade has brought about many changes for me, both in my personal and professional life. After an ugly divorce (are they ever anything but ugly), I found myself at the crossroads. I was unhappy with my career; living life out of a suitcase is not that fun. I was not home with my daughter, Monika as often as I wanted. So, on one summer afternoon, I sat at the computer and decided to write downs "Likes" and "Dislikes". The first thing under dislikes was sitting at the computer. I marched upstairs to Monika's bedroom, found the can of old broken color crayons, a giant notepad. I went downstairs, poured a glass of wine, went outside and sat by the pool and started the list over again. This time I thought outside the box. Under "Likes" I wrote down going to the beach, reading a book and enjoying a nice glass of wine. There were other things but I'm not writing a novel, just a bio. That afternoon changed my life. I have started my own business which I love and my passion for the business continues to soar. I am the president of Great Legs Wine, I...Expand for more
nc. in Newport Beach. Great Legs Wine, Inc. owns and operates Great Legs Wine, Tasting & Boutique an intimate wine bar and retail store. The store opened in March of 2003 and continues to grow and prosper; there are plans to open additional locations in the next 3-5 years. The hours are long, the work is hard, but the rewards are fabulous. The job benefits include tasting some of the most wonderful wines in the world, the opportunity to travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world to try new wines and lots more. The best part of the store is my customers, without them I would not be where I am today. Their love and passion for wine is as great if not greater than mine. I also love when new customers come into the store for the first time with no knowledge about wine, but the yearning to learn. I love it when they try something new and find the romance of the grape. Next fall, Monika will be a senior in high school and then it's off to college for her. She is an awesome daughter and my inspiration to do better. I have been graced by her presence.
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